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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the sun sets, what advantage does Santiago tell himself he has over the marlin?
(a) He will be able to sleep but the marlin cannot.
(b) He has eaten but the marlin has not.
(c) Night time is easier for a man than for a fish.
(d) On the surface, he can see the stars but the marlin cannot.

2. What does the old man eat to get more strength after he washed his face and hands?
(a) The bad smelling dolphin.
(b) Some jerky he forgot he had in his pocket.
(c) A jellyfish.
(d) The cleaned flying fish.

3. After killing the Mako shark, what is Santiago aware of as missing?
(a) The tradewinds.
(b) His harpoon.
(c) His casting net.
(d) The feeling in his left hand.

4. What evidence does the old man have of his long, hard fight with the marlin?
(a) The damage to his boat.
(b) The long wet line he has now pulled into the skiff.
(c) The look in the marlin's eye.
(d) His damaged hands and his painful back.

5. Santiago hates these sharks because they were something more than killers like the Mako shark. What is that?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Man eaters.
(d) Scavengers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Santiago decide to re-bait the the small line over the stern of the boat?

2. What effect did his movement and the hot sun during the day have on Santiago?

3. What does Santiago fear if he does not sleep after two days?

4. What does the old man say he has to eat in his shack?

5. Who helps Santiago as he lands his boat?

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